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281 Series
Closer with Regular Arms
Installation Instructions
Final Adjustment and Regulating Procedure
Delayed
Action
Valve
(Optional)
Latching
Speed
Valve
Closing
Speed
Valve
Regulating Door Speed and Latching as Needed
Use hex socket (1/8" Allen) wrench and turn valves
clockwise to slow down or counterclockwise to speed up
door movement.
Faster
(+)
For Models with Optional Delayed Action Feature
"Delayed Action" provides slow door closing through
delayed action range.
Turn valve clockwise to slow down or counterclockwise
to speed up door movement.
Faster
(+)
Install Cover
Install cover with two (2) screws as shown.
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Backcheck
Valve
1/4" Spring Power
Adjustment Screw
Slower
(–)
Slower
(–)
Insert is removable.
Place in unused opening.
Approved 2022-12-08
Closing Speed
Latching
Speed Range
Regulating Backcheck
To regulate the intensity of backcheck action, turn valve
clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease
checking
Decrease
(–)
CAUTION: Set valve for slight cushioning effect. It is damaging to
the closer if the checking action is too abrupt. Never use backcheck
as a door stop. ALWAYS USE DOOR STOP TO STOP THE DOOR
Adjusting Foot for Additional Closing Power
(For Standard and Top Jamb Applications Only)
Move foot
Pivot to hole
nearest hinge
6
Delayed
Action Range
Range
Backcheck
Range
Increase
(+)
+
+
A7278F 12/22 Rev 6
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